On WizKids and the Economy's Impact on Comic and Game Sales
November 17, 2008
We recently spoke to Chris Powell of Lone Star Comics one of the largest independent retailers of comics and games.
'HeroClix,' 'Pirates, More
November 17, 2008
Catalyst Games has announced that it has submitted a bid for WizKids Games properties, including HeroClix and others.
'Reaping What They've Sown'
November 17, 2008
Kendall Swafford of Up Up & Away! in Cincinnati, Ohio saw the news about WizKids closing and Upper Deck layoffs and says he’s sorry that people are losing jobs, but the companies are “reaping what they've sown.”
State of the Gaming Industry Post-WizKids, More
November 12, 2008
We recently caught up with Wizards of the Coast CEO Greg Leeds to get his thoughts on the state of the market and the implications of the WizKids shutdown, where he expects to find growth for Magic and D&D , and how licensed and new properties fit into the company’s strategy.
Who Gets HeroClix?
November 11, 2008
We look at the questions, reactions, and future in the wake of the announcement of WizKids' shutdown.
Pursuing Alternatives for Viable Props
November 10, 2008
The Topps Company is announcing today that it is closing down WizKids, its core hobby gaming business and temporarily discontinuing the WizKids product lines.
Superhero & Genre
November 9, 2008
These charts of the ICv2 Top 10 Superhero and Genre graphic novels reflect sales in all channels in Q3 of 2008.
'Division Tri-Droid'
October 27, 2008
Preview of WizKid's Star Wars PocketModel TCG: Clone Wars Tactics , coming November 12th.
Blu-ray Gives Studios Backlist Opportunities
October 22, 2008
With the Iron Man Blu-ray selling over 500,000 units, the Blu-ray disc is well on its way to becoming a mass medium.
'Magic,' Board Games, Boys Toys Strong, D&D Insider Flagged
October 20, 2008
Hasbro announced earnings of 89¢ per share, with contributions in the quarter from CCGs, board games, Iron Man, Star Wars, and Transformers.
